A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

This research laboratory in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI) is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Lab Technician who works well in a collaborative team environment. As the selected candidate you will work closely with the principal investigator on obesity and diabetes research. As the selected candidate you will work closely with the principal investigator on obesity and diabetes research.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

The goal of the laboratory is to uncover the mechanisms through which the circadian clock regulates metabolism and physiology, and how circadian disruption leads to metabolic disease. We use mouse and cell culture model systems to investigate the interplay between feeding time, metabolism, and energy balance. As the selected candidate, you will receive training from the principal investigator. Examples of typical work that will be performed are:

• Maintaining lab inventory and ordering supplies/reagents
• Maintenance of mouse colony, including weaning, DNA preparation, and genotyping by PCR
• Performing mammalian cell culture
• Assisting with experiments in mice and processing mouse tissues
• Performing molecular biology work, including isolation and analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein from samples and immunohistochemical staining

A strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized fashion are essential. Ability to work in teams is critical. Some occasional weekend work will be required.

Research Lab Tech Associate: 

•  Associate's Degree and 0-1 years' experience required.

Research Lab Tech Intermediate: 

• Bachelor's  Degree and 1-3 years' experience required. 

• A two-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is desired but not required.

Associate and Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology/ Biochemistry/ Physiology or related field preferred.

M-F, 8 hour/days, with some weekends as needed.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.